US Tech Solutions
Transmission Line Principal Engineer
Pay60.00 - 73.00 / hour
LocationJuno Beach/Florida
Employment typeContract
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- Req#: 24-19172
Job Title: Transmission Line Principal Engineer
Location: Juno Beach, FL (Remote)
Duration: 12+ months contract
Job Description:
This position is responsible for the management of design for assigned transmission generation tie lines
for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and for stand-alone transmission line projects.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer works in the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group and is responsible for managing the design of transmission line projects from conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). Company does not self-perform design. Line design is performed by engineering consultants under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer.
This role is limited to the transmission line. Others manage substation design, power systems analysis, protection and control, etc.
• In the conceptual phase, the Transmission Line Principal Engineer works with the Early Stage Project Manager to define and influence the project requirements and scope with the Development Group. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 competitive transmission project proposals, or as greenfield projects for affiliates (Lone Star, GridLiance, FPL).
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must secure engineering consulting resources from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating, and awarding work through Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must coordinate with other project stakeholders to develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary to design and build the line, including geotechnical and lidar data. Activities include competitively sourcing, selecting and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope assumptions.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer is responsible for coordinating the engineering deliverables in support of competitive proposals, as well as design and construction of projects. Deliverables include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and contributions to proposal documents (RFP).
• The position requires coordination with other groups to ensure the projects are successful. Generally
responsible for representing E&C’s internal and external interests on assigned projects, including
presentations/briefing on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of
management.
Responsibilities:
Competencies – Technical Excellence, Strong Work Ethic, Leadership, strong oral and written communication, Decision Making, Compliance, Influential, Mentor, Business Acumen, Integrity,
Adaptability, Focus on Customers, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Managing and Improving Processes.
Experience:
· Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects.
· The ideal candidate must have a strong knowledge of transmission design, excellent communication and project management skills, a bias for action, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to provide value engineering and ensure design quality.
· The position requires technical competence such as the ability to understand one line and three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles and other common deliverables.
· Travel required within North America.
Skills:
· Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action. PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.
· Proficiency with standard industry tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, Auto-CAD, Primavera and other software is strongly desired.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.About the company
Our Talent Your Results - This is the premise behind US Tech Solutions. Our flexible engagement model offers right-fit talent on-demand - when, where and how you need it, so you can achieve your business objectives. We offer contingent, contract-to-hire or direct staffing services. At USTECH, we understand how critical talent is to every organization, as well as how the world of work and the workplace is changing. We offer the most effective means to help you acquire, manage and optimize talent. USTECH was founded in 2000 by Manoj Agarwal. Today, we are a global firm offering talent solutions to 150 customers including 20% of Fortune 500 across Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering.